Podcasts about True Confessions

We've got a special new episode you this weekend! Can you figure out which of these embarrassing stories from our high school days are true and which ones are lies? It’s TRUE CONFESSIONS!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Can you figure out which of these embarrassing stories from our high school days are true and which ones are lies? It's TRUE CONFESSIONS!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Restore intimacy with God and find rest for your soul with a genuine confession.

Restore intimacy with God and find rest for your soul with a genuine confession.

Restore intimacy with God and find rest for your soul with a genuine confession.

In this very special edition of “the mini podcast with major optimism,” host Bill Burke confesses to falling off the optimism bandwagon. Yes, this can even happen to the founder of The Optimism Institute! He describes a doom-scrolling session that left him feeling lousy and explains how – with advice we can all use – he pulled himself up and out of his predicament. 

Confession is more than words - it's about the posture of our hearts. In this sermon, Julia Allan walks through a story in Luke where a woman with a troubled past pours out her love at Jesus' feet. Through her actions, we see that true confession brings freedom, not condemnation, and that forgiveness leads to extravagant love. This message invites us to move past shame and embrace the ongoing grace of Jesus. When we come humbly before Him, we are forgiven -and we continue to be forgiven.*This sermon features the song "Malibu" by Mumford & Sons, which can be listened to on YouTube.

In honor of Bishop Perry II's anniversary. Pastor Emeritus Classy Preston delivered a heartfelt message to Mr. and Mrs Perry.Speaker: Rev. Dr. Classy PrestonScripture: Matthew 22: 34-40

A Biblical discussion on the topic of light vs. darkness in a Godly faith walk. Wanna REACH OUT? thesolideogloriapod@gmail.com OR @thesolideogloriapod (IG).

2GG Best Of: Brooke's Real Life True Confession (teeth) by Two Girls and a Guy

EPISODE 74 - “SWEETHEARTS FROM THE GOLDEN AGE OF HOLLYWOOD" 2/10/2025 As Cupid sharpens his arrows, and the candy and greeting card companies prepare to make bank, we celebrate Valentine's Day. In this episode, we take a loving look at some of Hollywood's most enduring real-life love stories. From JOEL McCREA and FRANCES DEE to JEAN HARLOW and WILLIAM POWELL, join us as we discuss their lives, films, and, most importantly, their beautiful love stories.  SHOW NOTES:  Sources: Ladies of the Westerns (2015) by Michael C. Fitzgerald and Boyd Magers; Joel McCrea: Ride The High Country (1992), by Tony Thomas: “William Powell: Hollywood Star, Detective Film Icon," Jan. 27, 2025, Britannica,com; Letters From Hollywood: Jean Harlow , January 21, 2023 by David Stenn, TCM.com; The Love Story of Jean Harlow and William Power: Hollywood's Iconic Couple, Documentary (2023), Youtube.com; “McIntire and Nolan: A Romance Wright In Radio,” June 27, 2022, Travelanche; “12 Times Real Life Couple John McIntire and Jeanette Nolan Played a Couple Onscreen,” July 18, 2022, MeTV.com; “It Took Three Separate Actors To Bring Psycho's Norma Bates to Life,” November 30, 2022, www.slashfilm.com; “John McIntire and Jeanette Nolan Mix Business With Pleasure,” 2022, by J. Johnson, www.vocal.media/geeks; “John McIntire & Jeanette Nolan: Life Together,” by Jerry Skinner, YouTube.com; “Mary Pickford,” April 5, 2005, American Experience, PBS; “Douglas Fairbanks,” American Experience, PBS; Life and Times of Mary Pickford, Documentary (1998), Youtube.com; Harlow: The Blonde Bombshell, Documentary (1993), directed by Tom McQuade; “William Powell,” The State Historical Society of Missouri, www.missouriencyclopedia.com; Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (Oscars.org): Mary Pickford; “William Powell, Film Star, Dies at 91,”March 6, 1984, by Peter B. Flint, New York Times; “Jeanette Nolan, Spouse Rough it in Montana Wilderness Home,” March 24, 1974, The Indianapolis Star; TCM.com; MaryPickford.org; McCreaRanchFoundation.org; IMDBPro.com; IBDB.com; Wikipedia.com; AcademyMuseum.com Movies Mentioned:  JOEL MCCREA & FRANCES DEE: The Jazz Age  (1929); The Silver Horde (1930); Playboy of Paris (1930); King of the Jungle (1930); An American Tragedy (1931); Caught (1931); Born to Love (1931); Bird of Paradise (1932); The Silver Cord (1933); One Man's Journey (1933); Little Women (1933); Finishing School (1934); Of Human Bondage (1934); Gambling Lady (1934); Becky Sharp (1935); Barbary Coast (1935); These Three (1936); Come and Get It (1936); The Gay Deception (1936);   Wells Fargo (1937); Dead End (1937); If I Were King (1938); Union Station (1939); Foreign Correspondent (1940); I Walked With A Zombie (1943); Four Faces West (1948); Ride The High Country (1962); JEAN HARLOW & WILLIAM POWELL: Man of the World (1931); Ladies Man (1931); Hell's Angels (1930); Reckless (1935); Libeled Lady (1936); After The Thin Man (1936); Saratoga (1937); My Man Godfrey (1936); JOHN McINTIRE & JEANETTE NOLAN: The Ramparts We Watch (1940); Northside 777 (1948); MacBeth (1948); Words and Music (1948); River Lady (1948);   Command Decision (1948); Top of The Morning (1949); No Sad Song For Me (1950); The Asphalt Jungle (1950); Winchester '73 (1950); The Secret of Convict Lake (1951); The Happy Time (1952); The Big Heat (1953); Westward The Women (1951); Apache (1954);  The Far County (1954); Flaming Star (1960);  Summer and Smoke (1961); The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance (1962); Rooster Cogburn (1975); The Rescuers (1978); True Confessions (1981); Cloak and Dagger (1984); Turner and Hooch (1989); The Horse Whisperer (1998); MARY PICKFORD & DOUGLAS FAIRBANKS: *** Please email us for list of Pickford & Fairbanks movies*** --------------------------------- http://www.airwavemedia.com Please contact sales@advertisecast.com if you would like to advertise on our podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Send us a textEpisode Overview:One of the things I love about the work I do is discovering new authors to share with you. This week, we are joined by debut author Gloria L. Huang to discuss her novel Kaya of the Ocean. Set against the scenic backdrop of Hawaii, Gloria's book intertwines themes of folk literature, family challenges, and the struggles of finding self-acceptance while battling anxiety. And she does it with humor and grace, giving us a book that is full of adventure and humor, as well as nuanced characters struggling with anxiety, self-acceptance, and the worries of middle graders.Chapter Highlights:0:01:03: Kaya of the Ocean: Gloria introduces her middle grade novel. We explore its rich themes, including anxiety, family expectations, and folk literature. She shares her inspiration drawn from personal experiences and the effects of the pandemic on children, emphasizing the importance of self-acceptance and normalizing conversations about anxiety in middle-grade literature.0:08:54: Kaya's Mythological Inspirations and that gorgeous Hawaii Setting Go behind the scenes of Gloria's creative process as we discuss the parallels between Kaya's story and the history of the Chinese water goddess, Mazu. Gloria highlights the significance of friendships over romantic interests and explains why Hawaii was the perfect setting to reflect Kaya's personal evolution and fears.(0:19:42) - Literary Inspirations and Hope in Writing Gloria shares her literary influences, from childhood favorites like Avi's The True Confessions of Charlotte Doyle to contemporary authors such as Tae Keller (When You Trap a Tiger). She offers advice to aspiring writers, emphasizing perseverance, and hints at exciting future projects.(0:26:22) - Family Support in PublishingGloria reflects on the invaluable support from her daughter, who served as a critical early reader. Resources and Links:Order Kaya of the OceanFollow Gloria L. Huang on Instagram @lailaswritesVisit Gloria's webpage.Support the showSubscribe & Follow: Stay updated with our latest episodes and follow us on Instagram, LinkedIn, and the Adventures in Learning website. Don't forget to subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts! *Disclosure: I am a Bookshop.org. affiliate.

Gwyneth Paltrow, DJ Khaled and Jimmy play a game where they take turns confessing a random fact before interrogating each other to determine who was telling the truth.

Donald Grey Barnhouse was - for half a century - one of the most widely acclaimed American preachers. Scholarly exposition and a popular approach marked his teaching as well as a passion for Making God's Word Plain. Listen and find out why an unyielding faith, devotion to Christ, innovation, and great energy marked his ministry. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/791/29

Send us a textIn this compelling episode, Dr. Stephanie sits down with Dan Harary, the accomplished author of "Carrots – True Confessions of a Hollywood Sex Addict." Delving into the pages of his raw and honest memoir, Dan takes us on an intimate journey through his personal struggles with sex addiction in the glitzy world of Hollywood. Through candid and thought-provoking conversations, Dan shares the profound insights and revelations that led him to confront his demons and ultimately embark on a path of self-discovery and healing. As we explore the complexities and vulnerabilities of addiction, Dan's story serves as a beacon of hope and resilience for listeners grappling with their own inner battles. Join us as we unravel the layers of "Carrots" and discover the transformative power of honesty, redemption, and self-acceptance in the face of addiction.Support the showEVOLVEYOURINTIMACY.COMSex Therapy |Travel | Retreats| Courses| Podcasts | Articles | Blogs, & VlogsAre you looking to enhance your sexual communication skills? Do you crave a safe space to explore your sexual desires with your partner but aren't sure where to start? Look no further than the Evolve Your Intimacy Podcast, hosted by the renowned Dr. Stephanie.Join Certified Sex Therapist and Licensed Professional Counselor Dr. Stephanie Sigler as she interviews top experts in the field of clinical sexology, veterans in the lifestyle, and popular influencers, bringing you the most accurate information regarding your sexual health and pleasure. NEW SHOWS EVERY 1 & 3rd SATURDAY at 1pmHost: Dr. Stephanie Sigler CST, LPC, PhDIf you enjoy the content we produce, show your love by buying me a coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/evolveyourintimacy

| Rain Falls (David's 12" Soakin' Wet Mix)  | Frankie Knuckles feat. Lisa Michaelis  | 1991 | Say You Will  | Eddie Henderson  | 1977 | Give Me Up  | Beau Williams  | 1986 | Goree Island  | Roy Ayers  | 1984 | Beat The Street  | Sharon Redd  | 1982 | Reach Up  | Toney Lee  | 1982 | Think It Over  | Cissy Houston  | 1978 | You're The Fire  | Cissy Houston  | 1980 | Can't Play Around (Vocal)  | Lace  | 1982 | Physical Attraction  | Madonna  | 1983 | Under The Skin (12" Version)  | The Brothers  | 1976 | Disco Sax  | Houston Person  | 1975 | True Confessions  | Billy Griffin  | 1992 | Porcupine  | Nature Zone  | 1976 | Stone To The Bone  | Timmy Thomas  | 1977 | Morning Song  | Soundscape UK  | 1998 | The New Groove  | Soundscape UK  | 2000 | Can You Find The Time?  | Champaign  | 1981 | Love Chant  | Eli's Second Coming  | 1977 | The One  | Miguel Migs  | 2002 | You Will Rise  | Sweetback  | 1996

Molly welcomes back Solid Listen co-founder Nicole Mathew for a cute little film about a teen celebrity who is sent to Indiana (the horror!) after going to rehab. From IMDB: A young Hollywood starlet must adjust to a new small town life when she is sent to live with her aunt after a stint in rehab. Don't forget, we have merch in our Solid Listen store + early/exclusive episodes on the Solid Listen Patreon! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this shiur, delivered at Mevaseret Mishmar, Rav Burg explains how Vidui Maaser is the true confession. Only when we know our own greatness can we acknowledge our sins with healthy guilt and not toxic shame.

Michael Keaton and Jenna Ortega talk about working with Tim Burton on Beetlejuice Beetlejuice before Ortega and Catherine O'Hara play a game of True Confessions.

In this special Fallon Flashback episode of The Tonight Show Podcast Scarlett Johansson and U.S. Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg play a game with Jimmy where they take turns confessing a random fact before interrogating each other to determine who was telling the truth.

If you're a mom, you know the struggle is real. But so is the joy. Learn what to do about motherhood guilt and all the pressure on moms with Maggie Combs. Show Notes and Resources Help make YOUR mark: Your donation supports crucial resources for families and includes a special FamilyLife Pen and Brant Hansen's book, "Unoffendable"—join us today! Connect with Maggie and catch more of her thoughts on Insta at @maggie__combs and over at wellwateredwomen.com. And grab her book, Motherhood Without All the Rules, on our shop! Find resources from this podcast at shop.familylife.com. See resources from our past podcasts. Find more content and resources on the FamilyLife's app! Help others find FamilyLife. Leave a review on Apple Podcast or Spotify. Check out all the FamilyLife's podcasts on the FamilyLife Podcast Network

If you're a mom, you know the struggle is real. But so is the joy. Learn what to do about motherhood guilt and all the pressure on moms with Maggie Combs. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/84/29

In this special Fallon Flashback episode of The Tonight Show Podcast Jimmy, Jennifer Lawrence and John Oliver play a game where they take turns confessing to a random fact then interrogating each other to determine who was telling the truth.

From MN Nice to True Confessions. The positive side of bad choices.

Being content in every circumstance, plus tips for connecting with your neighbors, and responding when someone confesses a sin struggle.      Featured musical artist: Je'kob Roundtable: Finding Contentment Opportunities to buy into the lie, “I'd be happy if I had (fill in the blank),” surround us everywhere we go. But what if there were a way to truly be content regardless of the circumstance or season? Our guests share their struggles with contentment and how they've learned to seek trust and gratitude instead.  Leave Us a Voicemail Culture: Neighborhood Watch In a world of increasing isolation, it's easy to overlook our neighbors. But what if you discovered creative opportunities to connect with and be a light to the people on your street and in your community? Chris and Elizabeth McKinney felt God's call to do just that. They're here this week to share their best strategies for becoming a friend to the people (literally) around you.  Neighborhoods Reimagined: How the Beatitudes Inspire Our Call to be Good Neighbors Placed for a Purpose Podcast Inbox: When a Friend Confesses Sin What should you do if a friend confesses a sin struggle to you? Counselor George Stahnke weighs in. Link to Counseling Services  Find us on YouTube

In this episode I'm talking with Hayley Krischer--author of the upcoming “Where Are You, Echo Blue?”, which dropped yesterday, July 16th, and is poised to be the beach read of the summer--about the squishier side of creativity, including: ** This week's episodes are a replay. ** - The steps Hayley takes–and the tools she uses–to immerse herself in the world of her novels and inside her characters' psyches - What she does when she's feeling stuck - How good it feels when you connect with someone who loved your work in the real world - The YA author Hayley fan-girled all over when she realized he was also an audience member at a reading she was attending - How writing and editing can feel “horrible,” “like torture”--and the parts that make Hayley feel like jumping for joy - How her inner critic loves to tell her she should be able to write a novel while also taking five-mile hikes every day - How the months between when you're done working on a manuscript and the book is published is a tough time, mentally–and how to navigate it - The self-care practices helping Hayley through (the journaling practice, the supplements, the breathing exercise that helps her sleep) - Busting the myth that writers make a lot of money and how hard it is to make a bestseller list For full show notes with links to everything we discuss, plus bonus photos!, visit katehanley.substack.com. Big thanks to our sponsor, AirDoctorPro. Use promo code KATE at airdoctorpro.com to save up to $300 off an air purifier and receive a free 3-year warranty (an $87 value). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tired of dinner table chaos? This episode dives into the art of family communication. We share real-life stories and practical tips to help you move from noisy exchanges to meaningful conversations. Tune in to discover how to truly connect with your loved ones.

We're adding a little extra content to help you get over the Sunday Scaries!  Each host has envelopes with either true embarrassing confessions or outright lies inside. They have to read the story in their envelope and then their co-hosts have 30 seconds to determine if they're lying or telling the truth about summers past...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

MARGARET JEWETT BAILEY WAS not only Oregon's first author of novel-length fiction, she was also the West Coast's first published female author, and its first female newspaper journalist. She was also one of the most colorful characters of a remarkably colorful age. She could be absolutely savage when she felt the situation called for it ... and, in fairness, it has to be admitted that her situation seemed to call for it rather a lot. (French Prairie, Marion County; 1850s) (For text and pictures, see https://offbeatoregon.com/1909c.margaret-bailey-oregons-first-authoress-1of2-565.html)

Send us a Text Message.The Minnesota Twins continued to roll during this homestand, winning all four against the Oakland Athletics at Target Field. Dan and Hoges recap the many big moments from Royce Lewis and Carlos Correa, as well as the rest of what is clearly their supporting cast right now. They discuss their thoughts on the City Connect jerseys, a new Prince-themed home run celebration cooked up by none other than Pablo Lopez and Max Kepler's new spot as Target Field's home run king. Hoges wonders what the Twins might do at the trade deadline, and Dan asks whether Austin Martin has played his final game with the St. Paul Saints. Then they look around the league at a division rival and make their picks for the Tampa Bay Rays series. Thanks for listening, and go Twins!Check out our sponsor, OG Zaza! All pizzas are $10 after 5PM  every day in the month of June. David and Dan recommend the Lil' Roni. Tell them that MN for the Win sent you! https://ogzazamn.com/ The Gran Group with Edina Realty TWIN CITIES AREA REALTORS TO MEET ALL OF YOUR HOUSING NEEDS! Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the Show.Music: "Minnesota Twins Theme" (1961) written by Ray Charles and Dick Wilson. Arrangement and performance by Jason Cain.Twitter: @MNfortheWin Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MNfortheWinWebsite: https://mnforthewin.buzzsprout.com/ Puckett's Picks Scoring 1pt per Base (H/BB/HBP) | 1pt per SB | 1pt per RBI -1pt per K | -1pt per Error | -1pt per GIDP +0.5 Point Bonus if Winning Player is Top Team Scorer Tie Breaker 1. Most HRs 2. Least Ks 3. Least LOBListeners always pick first, lowest score between Dan/David/Hoges picks second for next series

Out with a new book that is currently topping the Amazon LGBTQ charts during 'Pride Month,' Mary Margaret Olohan of the Daily Signal joins to discuss "Detrans: True Stories of Escaping the Gender Ideology Cult." Revealing intimate details from actual young adults and teens who have detransitioned, the book offers a rare glimpse into euphemism known as "gender-affirming care." Fran Maier, author of "True Confessions" joins to discuss the special role the laity have in being part of the body of Christ as we contemplate the ongoing Eucharistic pilgrimage. Father Roger Landry offers an inspiring homily for this Sunday's Gospel as we contemplate the Immaculate Heart of Mary this weekend. Catch the show Saturday at 5pmET on EWTN radio!

In this episode, Stephen explores the importance of true confession and transparency in the Christian life. Drawing insights from Nehemiah 9, he highlights how genuine revival begins with a humble approach to God's presence, a complete admission of personal sinfulness, and a clear acknowledgment of God's greatness. Stephen emphasizes that true confession involves exposing our inner struggles, embracing God's Word, and understanding the gravity of our sin while also recognizing God's grace and forgiveness. Join us as we delve into the transformative power of authentic confession and its role in fostering spiritual revival.

In this episode, Stephen explores the importance of true confession and transparency in the Christian life. Drawing insights from Nehemiah 9, he highlights how genuine revival begins with a humble approach to God's presence, a complete admission of personal sinfulness, and a clear acknowledgment of God's greatness. Stephen emphasizes that true confession involves exposing our inner struggles, embracing God's Word, and understanding the gravity of our sin while also recognizing God's grace and forgiveness. Join us as we delve into the transformative power of authentic confession and its role in fostering spiritual revival.

We've reached the 100th Episode! This week we're going down memory lane ranking our top 5 podcast moments and our favorite skincare science. We also decide to reveal some true chemist “confessions”. We share what popular ingredients we might not be fully on board with and even what skincare steps we forget. Time for some fun!

Hosts Josh and Jamie and special guest rock critic Steven Hyden discuss a double feature of movies loosely connected to legendary heartland rocker Bruce Springsteen: Ulu Grosbard's LA noir conspiracy-Catholic brother melodrama TRUE CONFESSIONS (1981) starring the two Roberts (Duvall and De Niro) that apparently inspired his 1982 album NEBRASKA, and Paul Schrader's Ohio blue-collar bar band family melodrama LIGHT OF DAY (1987) that before eventually casting Michael J. Fox and Joan Jett was originally written in the late 70s as a star vehicle for Springsteen under the working title BORN IN THE U.S.A. Next week's episode is a patron-exclusive bonus episode on Roger Corman (RIP): THE HAUNTED PALACE (1963) + THE MASQUE OF RED DEATH (1964), you can get access to that episode (and all past + future bonus episodes) by subscribing to our $5 tier on Patreon: www.patreon.com/sleazoidspodcast Intro // 00:00-16:28 TRUE CONFESSIONS // 16:28-1:12:17 LIGHT OF DAY // 1:12:17-2:04:13 Outro // 2:04:13-2:09:00 MERCH: www.teepublic.com/stores/sleazoids?ref_id=17667 WEBSITE: www.sleazoidspodcast.com/ Pod Twitter: twitter.com/sleazoidspod Pod Letterboxd: letterboxd.com/SLEAZOIDS/ Josh's Twitter: twitter.com/thejoshl Josh's Letterboxd: letterboxd.com/thejoshl Jamie's Twitter: twitter.com/jamiemilleracas Jamie's Letterboxd: letterboxd.com/jamiemiller

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Featured Photo is Dr. Amy Huberman The Amy Story Part 1: True Confessions of a “Fraud” and a “Failure” Part 2: The Joys of Doing the Laundry Amy and her exuberant son, Sasha, and husband, Poppy Today's podcast, and next week's podcast, include a single, two-hour session with Amy Huberman, MD. Amy is a psychiatrist in private practice in Baltimore, MD. She also serves on the volunteer faculty at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. Amy specializes in brief, intensive psychotherapy to help people overcome struggles with anxiety, OCD, and trauma, but today comes to us to get some help with her own anxiety. Often doing our own work can be a vitally important part of our training and growth as mental health professionals. Amy has been upset because she is stuck with two of her patients, and she's telling herself that she's a “fraud” and a “failure.” Although her life is undoubtedly very different from yours, the root cause of her problem might be very similar to the source of your unhappiness, especially if you sometimes get down in the dumps and tell yourself that you're just not good enough. My co-therapist for this session is Jill Levitt, Ph.D. co-founder and Director of Clinical Training at the Feeling Good Institute in Mt. View California. Jill also serves on the Adjunct Faculty at the Stanford Medical School and is co-leader of my weekly TEAM Therapy training group at Stanford, Tuesdays from 5-7:00 pm pst.  If you are interested in joining David and Jill's Tuesday group, please contact Ed Walton, edwalton100@gmail.com. That group is now virtual and therapists from the Bay Area and around the world are welcome to attend. It is free of charge. Rhonda Barovsky also runs a free weekly training group with Richard Lam, on Wednesdays, from 9-11:00 am pst, which is also free of charge. If you are interested in joining the Wednesday group, please contact Ana Teresa Silva, ateresasilva6@gmail.com.  Because the groups are virtual, they are open to therapists from around the world. Amy has been a member of our Tuesday training group, and is a highly skilled, certified TEAM therapist. Like nearly all the mental health professionals who come for training every Tuesday, Amy has incredibly high standards and is sometimes harshly self-critical when she feels she is not living up to them. At the same time, those high standards can be strongly motivating, and this can create strong feelings of ambivalence when it's time to change. Sound familiar? If you're struggling with perfectionism, you might want to check out these two podcasts! Part 1. The True Confessions of a “Fraud” and a “Failure” Amy opened by saying she was anxious and telling herself: I'm about to reveal my weaknesses and my inner self—This is something I've never done before in such a public setting. . . I also have to confess that I'm struggling with social anxiety right now. I'm afraid that my patients might see this and think, “I don't want to work with her! I want to work with a competent psychiatrist.” I Included that because I am hoping you will appreciate Amy's incredible courage and gift of sharing her true inner self today! Amy described the problem that's been bothering her for several weeks. Although she specializes in the short-term treatment of anxiety, she has been struggling with two patients with OCD symptoms who have been stuck and not making significant progress for a long time. This has triggered feelings of shame and intense anxiety which have invaded Amy's every moment when she's NOT seeing patients, and has even prevented her from getting restful sleep at night. She keeps ruminating and beating up on herself. You can see Amy's  Daily Mood Log Amy here.. As you can see, she was feeling intensely sad, panicky and ashamed, and rated these three feelings as 80% on a scale from 0 (not at all) to 100 (the most severe). She was also feeling worthless and defective which she rated at 100%, as well as hopeless (90%) and stuck (80%). As you know, feelings do not result from the events in our lives (in Amy's case, the fact that two of her patients were stuck), but rather from her thoughts, or interpretations, of those events. You can see on her Daily Mood Log that she was being intensely self-critical, telling herself that she was failing her patients, that she should refund their money, that she was not competent to practice psychotherapy and should find a new career, that she “should” know how to get them unstuck, and more, and finally that she was a fraud and a failure. Her belief in all of these thoughts was super high, ranging from 80% to 100%. And if you've ever felt down or inadequate, I'm sure you recognize the same types of thoughts in your own thinking, telling yourself that you're a failure, or not good enough, and so forth. During the session, Jill and David went through the TEAM acronym: T = Testing We measured her negative feelings at the start of the session so we could measure them again at the end to see how we did. E = Empathy We listened and supported Amy without trying to “help” or “save” her. The goal was to understand her thoughts and feelings accurately, while providing a sense of compassion, warmth, and acceptance. This phase of the two-hour session lasted about 30 minutes, and Amy told us how she constantly ruminated about those two patients, asking herself “What am I doing wrong, what am I missing, what should I be doing differently?” She described these thoughts as a relentless “broken record in my brain.” She confessed that her deepest fear was, “What if they kill themselves and I was responsible for their deaths?” She said this fear was almost unbearable!” I pointed out that was also my deepest fear when I was in private practice—I was never upset by treating large numbers of severely depressed patients in back-to-back sessions, and it always made me happy, since I felt I had something to offer. But if I said something that hurt someone's feelings, I found that pain almost unbearable until I saw the patient again the next week, and could talk things over and get back on a positive track. Jill pointed out that Amy's ruminations showed that she was a highly responsible psychiatrist who cared deeply about her patients! And while that is certainly a positive thing, the intensity of her fears had invaded every minute of her life, making her life miserable, even when she was with her family. Amy said her fears have intensified since 2020, when she transitioned away from a traditional psychiatric practice involving long-term weekly psychotherapy and med-management, to focusing on short-term intensive psychotherapy using the TEAM model. Then we asked her to grade us at the end, thinking about three categories of Empathy: Did we understand how she was thinking? Did we understand how she was feeling? Did she feel cared about and accepted? She gave us an A, which triggered our move to the next phase of our work with Amy. A = Assessment of Resistance In this phase of the session, we pinpointed Amy's goals for our session and  melted away her potential resistance to her stated goal of learning to give up that self-critical voice in her brain. We asked her to imagine we had a Magic Button, and if she pushed it, all of her negative thoughts and feelings would instantly disappear, with no effort on her part, and she'd feel jubilant and happy. She said she wasn't so sure she'd do that. Most patients say YES, but Amy is familiar with the TEAM approach and knows that negative thoughts and feelings often result from some of our positive qualities. Our strategy at this phase of the session was paradoxical: Instead of trying to help, save, or rescue Amy, and instead of trying to persuade her to change, we took the role of her subconscious resistance to change. With her help, we listed some of the many positives in her negative thoughts and feelings by asking these two questions. What does this negative thought or feeling show about you and your core values that's positive and awesome? How might this this negative thought or feeling be helping you and your patients? Here are just a few of the positives we found in her negative thoughts and feelings: The Positives in Amy's Negative Feelings Feeling What this Shows Inadequacy Keeps me from being overconfident   Keeps me humble, so I'm open to what I may be missing   Shows I care about constant growth and learning   Shows I'm listening   Shows I care about my patients Anxiety Motivates me to think about things from other perspectives   Motivates me to work hard   Keeps me honest   Shows that I have high standards   My high standards have motivated me to learn a lot. You can do the same kind of Positive Reframing with all Amy's negative thoughts and feelings, as well as your own. The list of positives would be long and impressive! After listing these positives, we asked Amy these three questions: Are these positives real? Are they important? Are they powerful? How would YOU answer these questions if you were Amy? She gave a strong yes to all three questions. At the end we pointed out that it might not be such a great idea to push the Magic Button to eliminate the negative voice in her brain, because then all these positives would also disappear. Instead, she decided to use the Magic Dial to reduce her negative feelings to some lower level where she could keep all the positives but suffer much less. Here you can see her goals for how she wanted to feel at the end of her session.   Emotions % Now % Goal % After Sad, blue, depressed, down, unhappy 80 25   Anxious, worried, panicky, nervous, frightened 80 20   Guilty, remorseful, bad, ashamed 90 5   Worthless, inadequate, defective, incompetent 100 15   Lonely, unloved, unwanted, rejected, alone       Embarrassed, foolish, humiliated, self-conscious       Hopeless, discouraged, pessimistic, despairing 90 5   Frustrated, stuck, thwarted, defeated 80 5   Angry, mad, resentful, annoyed, irritated, upset, furious       Other         As you can see, she decided to aim for fairly large reductions in all six of her negative feelings. These goals are not guarantees she will be able to reduce her feelings. In addition, the goals are not rigid, since she may be able to reduce them even further once she begins to challenge her negative thoughts. Our real aim at this phase of our work was to reduce her feelings of shame and failure so she could see that her “symptoms” were NOT the expression of what was WRONG with her, but the expression of what was RIGHT with her. Paradoxically, this often reduces the resistance to change and vastly enhances the possibility of rapid and dramatic change during the final, M = Methods portion of the session that you'll hear next week, along with some follow-up information. The important thing we've hopefully accomplished is reducing Amy's resistance so she can learn how to challenge and defeat the relentless and hostile voice in her brain that constantly puts her down whenever she fails to live up to her extremely high, and arguably perfectionistic, standards. End of Part 1 Thanks for listening today. Be sure to tune in to the exciting conclusion of the work with Amy next week! Rhonda, Amy, Jill, and David

Josh Mankiewicz sits down with Keith Morrison and Dateline producer Shane Bishop, to talk about their newest episode, “True Confession”, based on an epic case they have been following for more than a decade. When Idaho teenager Angie Dodge was found murdered in her home in 1996,  her friend Christopher Tapp falsely confessed to the crime. Keith and Shane talk about Carol Dodge, the relentless and unlikely ally who fought to prove Tapp's innocence and find her daughter's real killer. Keith also shares a podcast-exclusive clip from his last interview with Christopher Tapp and answers viewer and listener questions.

Idaho resident Christopher Tapp is sentenced to life after falsely confessing to the murder of his friend Angie Dodge. When the real killer is caught over 20 years later, the case appears to finally be closed until a chilling twist begins a new chapter in the decades-long saga. Keith Morrison reports.